Baniagan Village - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Baniagan is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jhinkpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniagan is 391171. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Baniagan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baniagan

As per Census 2011, Baniagan village has a total population of 373 people, consisting of 184 males and 189 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baniagan are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 373 184 189
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 34 15 19
Scheduled Castes (SC) 58 29 29
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 69 33 36
Literate Population 276 150 126
Illiterate Population 97 34 63

Nearby Villages of Baniagan

Baniagan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KaptipadaSouth-East1.08 km
SansimiliaSouth-West1.15 km
JhinkapadaNorth-East1.32 km
KuagathanaWest1.51 km
PedagadiNorth1.83 km
JanakpurEast1.86 km
GohiraNorth-West2.03 km
GaudganWest2.11 km
MahuldihaSouth-East2.37 km
SudsudiaSouth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baniagan

Public transport in the Baniagan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Baniagan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baniagan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniagan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baniagan village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Baniagan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baniagan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Baniagan

Where is Baniagan located?

Baniagan village is located in Kaptipada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baniagan?

The Gram Panchayat of Baniagan is Jhinkpada.

What is the pincode of Baniagan?

The pincode of Baniagan is 757041.

What is the population of Baniagan?

Baniagan has a total population of 373, including 184 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Baniagan?

There are 98 households in Baniagan.

What is the literacy rate in Baniagan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baniagan is 73.99%. Male literacy is 81.52% and female literacy is 66.67%.